Finding the Third Proportional to 384,663 and 837,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,663 and 837,057 is: 1,821,501.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,663 : 837,057 = 837,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,663/837,057 = 837,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,663x = 837,057 × 837,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,663x = 700,664,421,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,664,421,249/384,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,501.99
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